Middlesex County, New Jersey

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Middlesex County, New Jersey
Seal of Middlesex County, New Jersey
Map
Map of New Jersey highlighting Middlesex County
Location in the state of New Jersey
Map of the USA highlighting New Jersey
New Jersey's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded 1675
Seat New Brunswick
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
835 km² (323 mi²)
802 km² (310 mi²)
33 km² (13 mi²), 3.97%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
750,162
935/km² 
Website: www.co.middlesex.nj.us

Middlesex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population was 750,162. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area and its county seat is New Brunswick6. The center of population for New Jersey is located in Middlesex County, in the town of Milltown, just east of the New Jersey Turnpike (see map of location).[1]

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[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 835 km² (323 mi²). 802 km² (310 mi²) of it is land and 33 km² (13 mi²) of it (3.97%) is water.

Bisected by the Raritan River, the county is topographically typical of Central Jersey in that it is largely flat, with minimal relief. The highest point is a hill in a residential neighborhood in South Brunswick Township of approximately 300 feet (91.4 m) above sea level; the low elevation is sea level.

[edit] Adjacent Counties

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1790 15,956
–
1800 17,890 12.1%
1810 20,381 13.9%
1820 21,470 5.3%
1830 23,157 7.9%
1840 21,893 * -5.5%
1850 28,635 30.8%
1860 34,812 21.6%
1870 45,029 29.3%
1880 52,286 16.1%
1890 61,754 18.1%
1900 79,762 29.2%
1910 114,426 43.5%
1920 162,334 41.9%
1930 212,208 30.7%
1940 217,077 2.3%
1950 264,872 22.0%
1960 433,856 63.8%
1970 583,813 34.6%
1980 595,893 2.1%
1990 671,780 12.7%
2000 750,162 11.7%
Est. 2005 789,516 [2] 5.2%
* lost territory
historical census data source: [3][4]

As of the census² of 2000, there were 750,162 people, 265,815 households, and 190,855 families residing in the county. The population density was 935/km² (2,422/mi²). There were 273,637 housing units at an average density of 341/km² (884/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.42% White, 9.13% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 13.89% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.71% from other races, and 2.60% from two or more races. 13.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 265,815 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 22.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 32.80% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $61,446, and the median income for a family was $70,749. Males had a median income of $49,683 versus $35,054 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,535. About 4.20% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.20% of those under age 18 and 6.00% of those age 65 or over. The median per capita income of the county ranks it 99th of the 100 highest-income counties in the United States.

[edit] Government

Middlesex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Freeholders are elected at-large to staggered three-year terms in the November general election. In January of each year, the Board reorganizes, selecting one Freeholder to be Freeholder Director and another to be Freeholder Deputy Director. The Freeholder Director appoints Freeholders to serve as Chairpersons and members on the various committees which oversee county departments.

Middlesex County's Freeholders are:[5]

[edit] Transportation

Middlesex County hosts various state routes, US Routes, Interstates and toll highways. The state routes are: Route 18, Route 26, Route 27, Route 28, Route 32, Route 33 (only in Monroe), Route 34 (only in Old Bridge), Route 35, Route 91, Route 171 and Route 440.

US Routes include: U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 9, U.S. Route 1/9, and U.S. Route 130.

Middlesex hosts a few highways/interstates as well. Middlesex County hosts the southern end of the Middlesex Freeway (Interstate 287) which then turns into the Middlesex Frwy Ext. (NJ 440), which connects to the Outerbridge Crossing. The Garden State Parkway passes through the eastern edge of the county, which features the northern start/end of the split-roadways (Express & Local Lanes). The New Jersey Turnpike also passes through the county, which just happens to be Interstate 95. The Turnpike hosts the southern start/end of the "dual-dual" configuration (inner car lanes and outer truck lanes) in Cranbury Township/Monroe Township.

The NJDOT is currently upgrading the Route 18 "avenue" to a freeway between the Route 1 interchange all the way up to the new 18 Extension in Piscataway Township. The NJTPA planned to build Route 92, which was to start near the intersection of Ridge Road & Route 1 in South Brunswick Township to Interchange 8A in Monroe Township. This plan was cancelled on December 1, 2006. Instead, the TPA will extend the "dual-dual" from Monroe Township, south to the interchange with the Pennsylvania Extension (Exit 6) in Mansfield Township.

[edit] Higher Education

[edit] Major Employers

Source: http://co.middlesex.nj.us/comptroller/majoremps.asp

  • 1. Bristol-Myers Squibb 3,500 - 3,749
  • 2. Merrill Lynch & Company 3,000 - 3,249
  • 3. Johnson & Johnson 2,750 - 2,999
  • 4. Prudential Insurance Company 2,750 - 2,999
  • 5. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital 2,750 - 2,999
  • 6. Silverline Building Products 2,750 - 2,999
  • 7. St. Peter’s University Hospital 2,750 - 2,999
  • 8. Telcordia Technology 2,750 - 2,999
  • 9. J.F.K. Medical Center 2,500 - 2,749
  • 10. Raritan Bay Medical Center 2,250 - 2,499
  • 11. Pathmark 2,000 - 2,249
  • 12. Home Depot 1,750 - 1,999
  • 13. United Parcel Service 1,750 - 1,999
  • 14. Amerada Hess Corporation 1,500 - 1,749
  • 15. Dow Jones & Company 1,500 - 1,749
  • 16. Siemens AG 1,500 - 1,749
  • 17. AT & T 1,250 - 1,499
  • 18. Engelhard Corporation 1,250 - 1,499
  • 19. Aetna/US Healthcare 1,000 - 1,249
  • 20. Fijitsu 1,000 - 1,249


[edit] Municipalities

1947 road map
1947 road map
An old county route shield; this road is now maintained by Cranbury Township
An old county route shield; this road is now maintained by Cranbury Township
Index map of Middlesex County municipalities (click to see index key)
Index map of Middlesex County municipalities (click to see index key)

The following is a list of the municipalities in Middlesex County. Other, unincorporated areas in the county are listed below their parent municipality (or municipalities, as the case may be). Most of these areas are census-designated places that have been created by the United States Census Bureau for enumeration purposes within a Township. Other communities and enclaves that exist within a municipality are marked as non-CDP next to the name.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Population and Population Centers by State: 2000, accessed November 16, 2006
  2. ^ QuickFacts: Middlesex County, New Jersey. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on March 1, 2007.
  3. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by County: 1880 - 1930.
  4. ^ Geostat Center: Historical Census Browser. University of Virginia Library. Retrieved on March 2, 2007.
  5. ^ Elected County Officials, accessed February 21, 2007
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Municipalities of Middlesex County, New Jersey
(County seat: New Brunswick)
Boroughs Carteret | Dunellen | Helmetta | Highland Park | Jamesburg | Metuchen | Middlesex | Milltown | Sayreville | South Plainfield | South River | Spotswood
Cities New Brunswick | Perth Amboy | South Amboy
Townships Cranbury | East Brunswick | Edison | Monroe | North Brunswick | Old Bridge | Piscataway | Plainsboro | South Brunswick | Woodbridge
CDPs and communities Clearbrook Park | Avenel | Brownville | Colonia | Concordia | Dayton | Deans | Fords | Heathcote | Hopelawn | Iselin | Keasbey | Kendall Park | Kingston | Laurence Harbor | Madison Park | Menlo Park Terrace | Monmouth Junction | Plainsboro Center | Port Reading | Princeton Meadows | Raritan Landing | Rossmoor | Sewaren | Society Hill | Whittingham
Historic houses Buccleuch Mansion | Cornelius Low House | Henry Guest House | James Buckelew Mansion | Joyce Kilmer House | Metlar/Bodine House | Rockingham


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